Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT Center for Economic Development and Researchhttp://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCEDR/browse/?sort=default&fq=untl_collection:UNTSW&fq=untl_decade:1990-19992011-03-31T15:41:49-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT Center for Economic Development and ResearchMercado de Fort Worth: Issues and Opportunities2011-03-31T15:41:49-05:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32896/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32896/"><img alt="Mercado de Fort Worth: Issues and Opportunities" title="Mercado de Fort Worth: Issues and Opportunities" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32896/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>This report presents the findings of a study by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Research and Development. The study is to provide property owners in Mercado de Fort Forth with information to aid their decision making for building renovations and business investment. The study reviews several mercado-style projects in other cities, provides information on business assistance resources in the Fort Worth area, looks at ongoing plans targeted to the surrounding community, and provides details regarding qualifications for "historic" designations.</p>The UP/SP Merger: An Assessment of the Impacts on the State of Texas2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30375/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30375/"><img alt="The UP/SP Merger: An Assessment of the Impacts on the State of Texas" title="The UP/SP Merger: An Assessment of the Impacts on the State of Texas" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30375/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>This report, by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research, summarizes the findings of the principle investigators regarding the potential impact of the proposed Union Pacific/Southern Pacific merger on the state of Texas. The findings of the component analyses are categorized as either positive, neutral or negative. This is followed by an overall characterization of the merger's impact.</p>The Impacts of the Union Pacific Service Disruptions on the Texas and National Economies: An Unfinished Story2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30377/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30377/"><img alt="The Impacts of the Union Pacific Service Disruptions on the Texas and National Economies: An Unfinished Story" title="The Impacts of the Union Pacific Service Disruptions on the Texas and National Economies: An Unfinished Story" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30377/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>This report, by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research, discusses the disruption in Union Pacific Railroad service and its impact on the economy in the state of Texas and other areas of the United States.</p>The Initial Economic Impacts of the DART Light Rail Transit System2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30378/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30378/"><img alt="The Initial Economic Impacts of the DART Light Rail Transit System" title="The Initial Economic Impacts of the DART Light Rail Transit System" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30378/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the initial economic impacts of the DART LRT system. After years of planning and building, DART rail became a reality in June of 1996. As part of the "Before and After Study," the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research was retained to identify and measure the initial economic impacts of the LRT system, focusing primarily on property values and retail sales. This report presents the findings of the examination.</p>Appendices To: The UP/SP Merger: An Assessment of the Impacts on the State of Texas2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30374/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30374/"><img alt="Appendices To: The UP/SP Merger: An Assessment of the Impacts on the State of Texas" title="Appendices To: The UP/SP Merger: An Assessment of the Impacts on the State of Texas" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30374/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>These appendices report on the findings of the principle investigators regarding the potential impact of the proposed Union Pacific/Southern Pacific merger on the state of Texas. This analysis was conducted by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research.</p>The Hotel Industry, Texas Stadium and Hotel Occupancy Taxes: A Report to the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30376/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30376/"><img alt="The Hotel Industry, Texas Stadium and Hotel Occupancy Taxes: A Report to the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors" title="The Hotel Industry, Texas Stadium and Hotel Occupancy Taxes: A Report to the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30376/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the hotel industry, Texas stadium, and hotel occupancy taxes. The Board of Directors of the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau commissioned the Center for Economic Development and Research at the University of North Texas to examine several facets of the hotel industry, Texas Stadium and hotel occupancy tax receipts in the City of Irving. This report summarizes the findings of that examination.</p>